Canadian wildfire smoke forces air quality alert across tri-state area
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Officials have issued an air quality advisory across the Tri-State area as smoke from Canadian wildfires covers the region. The combination of poor air quality and dangerous 90-degree heat has forced the city to cancel outdoor events and distribute free face masks.

NYC air quality map: A look at where smoke is the worst
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FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods joined Dan Bowens on Newsroom Live to talk about the air quality in New York City and the latest on the smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

NYC air quality alert: How concerned should you be?
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the New York City area, prompting air quality alert for parts of NY, NJ and CT. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.

Fort Worth dentist arrested after child dies at dental office

A Fort Worth dentist was arrested on Wednesday after an investigation into a child's death at her dental office in April.

City Hall deciding whether to ban horse-drawn carriages
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New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced her support for legislation banning carriage horses from Central Park earlier this week. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has more.

FULL: Pres. Trump speaks at Defense and Innovation Summit
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President Trump gives remarks at a roundtable discussion at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Mahmoud Khalil discusses lawsuit against Trump administration, legal battle
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Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure in the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, joined FOX 5’s Dan Bowens to discuss his federal lawsuit against Trump administration officials, the Heritage Foundation and pro-Israel advocacy groups. Khalil accuses them of conspiring to violate his constitutional rights and silence his activism. He also discussed his detention, the conditions he says he experienced in Louisiana and the White House’s allegations that his immigration status was obtained through fraud, which he denies.

Transformer fire in Coney Island spreads to car near boardwalk
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A transformer fire in Coney Island sparked a dangerous scene near West 36th Street between Surf Avenue and Mermaid Avenue, sending flames and thick smoke into the air before spreading to a nearby vehicle. FDNY crews knocked down the fire while Con Edison crews worked to secure the live electrical equipment. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

New York State is working with mayor on NYC homeless encampment: Gov. Hochul
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A growing homeless encampment on Manhattan’s West Side is drawing renewed attention near Hudson Yards, the Javits Center and the Intrepid Museum. On Good Day New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul said crimes need to be addressed and that leaving people on the streets without mental health support is “not compassionate.” When asked whether the mayor needs to change his approach, Hochul said he is “working on his approach” and that her administration is working with him behind the scenes to help.

Hochul defends New York pause on AI data centers over power concerns
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Good Day New York to discuss the state’s one-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers, saying the pause is meant to protect the power grid, water resources and local communities while new rules are developed. The governor also weighed in on homelessness, affordability, ICE enforcement and daylight saving time.

NYC health alert: Legionnaires outbreak grows as cyclospora concerns spread
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New York City’s health commissioner joins Good Day New York with updates on two public health concerns: the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, where 76 buildings have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, and a cyclospora illness linked to contaminated fruits and vegetables. Officials explain how people can be exposed, who is most at risk and what steps residents can take to stay safe.

ICE pauses most vehicle stops after deadly encounters
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The Trump administration has ordered ICE officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings last week. FOX 5’s Robert Moses reports the pause is expected to be short term as investigations continue. The order follows the deaths of Johann Sebastian Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, both of whom were shot and killed during ICE encounters. A third person also died in Florida after authorities say he ran from an encounter with ICE agents and was hit by a tractor-trailer.